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Gas Exchange

Question 7 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science Concepts - PE361

What is oxygen uptake?

Answer
A
the amount of oxygen that is removed from the body
B
the rate at which the body uses oxygen
C
the speed at which the body removes carbon dioxide
D
the amount of oxygen that leaves the body

Explanation

Oxygen uptake describes how quickly the body takes in and uses oxygen, especially during exercise. Therefore, it is the rate at which the body uses oxygen. The other choices describe oxygen or carbon dioxide leaving the body, not oxygen being used.

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